Border 2, San Diego County

What starts wildfires in San Diego County? Here’s what we know — and don’t know
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified as ‘other.’
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County remains fully contained by Thursday evening
Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has burned 6,625 acres. By
More than 2,000 fire personnel still working the Border 2 Fire in San Diego
After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.
All evacuation orders lifted as Border 2 Fire now 100% contained
After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, is now 100% contained.
Update: Border 2 Fire in San Diego County at nearly full containment
Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 90% of the fire by Wednesday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
Firefighters Nearing Full Containment of Border 2 Fire
As of Thursday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 96% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.
UPDATE: Mandatory Border 2 Fire evacuation orders lifted as 100% containment reached
As of Thursday morning, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, 100%, according to Cal Fire.
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